TOEFL® for Institutions

The test institutions choose — rigorous, research-backed, and built for modern academic success.

How the TOEFL iBT Test Meets Your Needs

Designed to test English in modern academic environments, TOEFL iBT® offers a fair, rigorous measure of learners' English proficiency. That's why more than 13,000 institutions in over 160 countries trust TOEFL iBT scores to showcase applicants' ability to succeed in English-language classrooms.

A measurement of skills where it matters

Integrated tasks combine the four language skills — reading, listening, speaking and writing — to ensure students are prepared for the classroom.
Test content is drawn from all areas of academic life to offer the most comprehensive picture of a student’s ability to communicate in an academic setting.

Learn about Test Content and Structure.

Scores delivered on a platform designed for schools

In today's complex international admissions environment, finding the right students requires more than just a passive review of English scores. That's why we created TOEFL Access – a data insights platform designed for colleges and universities.

Trusted and secure

With policies that protect score integrity and state-of-the-art security measures, the TOEFL iBT test offers the best security of any English language assessment and helps you ensure the quality of your international students.

Learn about Test Security.

An accurate prediction of potential

The updated 1 – 6 TOEFL score scale is designed to draw a more intuitive link to students’ prior learning and assessment journeys, while still serving as the gold standard of English proficiency measurement for high-stakes academic admissions.

Learn more about setting updated TOEFL scores on the 1 – 6 scale.

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Why English, and Your Assessment, Matters

Enhancing Academic Success

International students who effectively communicate in English can participate more fully in class discussions, comprehend complex course material and produce high-quality written assignments — ultimately leading to better grades and a more fulfilling academic experience.

Expanding Career Opportunities

In many industries (business, technology, medicine), English is the dominant language of communication. Therefore, being able to effectively communicate in English can give international students an advantage in the job market and increase their chances of career success.

Navigating Social and Cultural Experiences

English proficiency is important for international students who want to fully immerse themselves in the social and cultural aspects of studying abroad. It helps students with making friends, participating in extracurricular activities and navigating new cultural experiences.

Accessing Resources

English is often the primary language used for accessing academic resources, such as online journals, research articles, and textbooks. International students who have strong English proficiency can navigate these resources more effectively (particularly important for research-based degree programs).

Building Confidence

Proficiency in English can help international students feel more confident (reducing anxiety) in their ability to communicate and succeed in their academic and personal endeavors.